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UK government to press ahead with "employee shareholder" status
The UK government has published its response to a consultation paper on the Chancellor's proposal for a new employment status, previously "employee …
UK: Are 'zero-hours contracts' an alternative to the use of agency workers?
In a recent survey on employment trends in 2012, the CBI reported that the increased costs and complexity brought about by the Agency Workers …
UK: BIS reforms - consultations on employee owner status
The government has now published its consultation document on implementing its proposal to introduce a new employment status "employee owners" (see …
UK: Government announces new employment status: "employee owners"
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne MP, announced plans to allow companies to offer shares to new hires in exchange for surrendering …
UK: Partners - LLP members are not "workers" protected from whistleblowing detriment
The Court of Appeal has ruled that LLP members are not "workers" able to claim for detriment for whistleblowing, overturning an EAT decision reported …
China looks to tighten labour rules
China's concern for social stability is reflected in two recent draft labour law rules issued for public comment. The effect will be to increase HR …
UK: Partners - LLP equity member may be "worker"; Lawson v Serco test on territorial jurisdiction applied to discrimination and whistleblowing claims
The EAT has ruled that a (junior) equity partner of a law firm, who was entitled to a profit-related element of remuneration and a guaranteed level of …
Spain: Royal Decree-Law 3/2012 of urgent measures to reform the employment market
The Spanish labour reform entered into force on 12 February 2012, containing substantial changes to the labour institutions and the employment market. …
UK: Employment status - university sponsorship contract not employment
A contract under which a company sponsored a student's university course and provided paid 'industrial training' during holidays did not amount to an …
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